No appointment needed. Stay-in-your-car oil change in about 15 minutes.
Fuel Efficiency Made Easy: Seven Tips for Savings
Is your vehicle guzzling more gas than usual? Improve your fuel economy and save money at the pump with these seven simple tips.
1. Track Your Mileage:
Monitor your vehicle’s gas mileage to spot any sudden drops, which could signal underlying issues impacting efficiency.
2. Gentle Driving:
Adopt a measured driving approach by smoothly accelerating, braking, and staying alert to traffic patterns for more fuel-efficient driving.
3. Slow Down:
Speeding above 50 mph significantly reduces gas mileage. Stick to speed limits, and your restraint will pay off in fuel savings.
4. Optimal Tire Pressure:
Regularly check and maintain your tire pressure at recommended levels. Combine this with regular tire rotations for better gas mileage.
5. Reduce Idling:
Avoid long idle times; turn off your engine when parked. Modern vehicles don’t need to warm up significantly before driving in winter.
6. Remove Excess Weight:
Clear your vehicle of unnecessary heavy items to improve fuel efficiency – less weight means better mileage and safer braking distances.
7. Trip Optimization:
Combine trips to reduce overall mileage, improving fuel economy. Working from home or carpooling can cut down on gas usage.
Bonus Tip: Have Your Fuel System Cleaned
Experience smoother acceleration and save money by having your fuel system cleaned. Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM offers a quick and efficient fuel system cleaning service.
Whether you’re facing decreased gas mileage or aiming for maximum efficiency, these tips will help you spend less and adopt eco-friendly driving habits.
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